Coordinator, Federal Affairs

Ready to advance a growing industry that provides essential digital infrastructure?

The Data Center Coalition (DCC) is the membership association for the data center industry, empowering and championing the data center community through public policy advocacy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement.

Data centers are the backbone of the modern economy, and our members are investing tens of billions of dollars in capital in new data center facilities across the country to meet unprecedented demand for the digital services that have become increasingly central to Americans’ daily routines and how we live. The way we work, learn, shop, bank, and even access medical care now occurs online. Data centers make this possible by enabling the apps, platforms, and services individuals and organizations of all types increasingly rely on every day to keep us connected in our modern digital lives.

DCC represents and advances the interests of the data center industry by aggregating industry expertise and thought leadership, partnering with policymakers and other collaborators, and supporting communities where data center teams live and work through active engagement.

To learn more, go to http://www.datacentercoalition.org.

About the Role and Opportunity

The Coordinator of Federal Affairs supports the Data Center Coalition's policy and advocacy work through a mix of member engagement, administrative, and communications responsibilities. The position assists with DCC member outreach and management, including maintaining member contact records, tracking engagement, and helping organize member meetings and work group activities. The position also handles general administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, meeting logistics, and document management. In addition, the coordinator helps develop collateral materials for Hill audiences, including one-pagers, fact sheets, and briefing materials that communicate DCC's policy priorities clearly and accurately to congressional offices and staff. The position works closely with the DCC communications team to ensure materials are consistent in message, tone, and branding, and to support the timely distribution of content across audiences. The role is well suited to a detail-oriented candidate with strong organizational and writing skills and an interest in federal policy and the data center industry.

This is a hybrid position, with the successful candidate expected to work from DCC’s Washington, DC office regularly. Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required to engage DCC members and support DCC’s participation in hearings, stakeholder meetings, and relevant conferences and events.

Responsibilities

Assist with DCC member outreach, including coordinating communications with member companies and supporting efforts to keep members informed and engaged.
Maintain member contact records.
Help organize member meetings, working group calls, and events, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and follow-up materials.
Manage general administrative tasks such as calendar coordination, meeting preparation, document management, and correspondence.
Develop collateral materials for Hill audiences, including one-pagers, fact sheets, leave-behinds, and briefing documents that accurately reflect DCC's policy positions.
Support preparation for congressional meetings and Hill visits by assembling materials and coordinating logistics.
Coordinate with the DCC communications team to ensure materials are consistent in message, tone, and branding.
Assist with the timely distribution of content to members, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
Track relevant policy developments and help keep internal materials and member resources up to date.
Provide additional support to DCC staff on projects and initiatives as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

A successful candidate will have:

1-3 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or member services role, preferably at a trade association, advocacy organization, government affairs firm, or congressional office.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, accurate, and concise materials for policymakers and congressional staff.
Familiarity with the federal legislative process and an understanding of how Hill offices use briefing and advocacy materials.
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Professional judgment and discretion in handling member communications and sensitive information.
Interest in energy, technology, or infrastructure policy and the data center industry.
Based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in government, a Capitol Hill office, political campaign, or trade association setting.
Basic design or layout skills using tools like Canva.

Additional Details:

Full-time position with a growing benefits package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K matching, and vacation and sick leave that starts accruing on Day 1!
This is a virtual position with the ability to work from a home office. DCC may provide office space at a co-working or shared office facility if preferred.
Travel (up to 40%) may be required, particularly during state legislative sessions.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation is negotiable and will be based on your skills and experience. Expected salary range for DC area candidates is $60,000-80,000.

We would love to hear from you! Email resume: hiring@datacentercoalition.org to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.